You’re almost at the end of the school year year! Now it’s time to clear your mind, start fresh, and get ahead of the game for September. Whether you’re headed off to post-secondary in the fall or back to high school, Options Solutions will be offering multiple workshops and boot camps this summer to make sure you can enter the year ahead more prepared than ever. Here’s a peek into what we’ll be offering this summer:
Post-Secondary Admissions Assistance
We know that senior year is packed with events, heavy workloads, and post-secondary applications, which is why we will be offering the following workshops to help you lighten the load:
UK Personal Statement Writing Workshop (June 22 Online)
The UK Personal Statement is written in a very different way than Canadian university application essays and this course will provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to be able to write a statement that stands out.
US Admissions Boot Camp (June 24-27 Online)
A four-day session that helps students understand and tackle the US admissions process. Students will leave the boot camp with a solid start to the Common Application and other applications.
Business Boot Camp (July 15-18 – SG; Aug 26-29 SG)
This four-day interactive boot camp will introduce students to creative business skills and tools needed
to succeed in the 21st century. Areas of focus include Brand Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Case Studies and more.
Canadian Admissions Boot Camp (July 9-10 SG; Aug 12-13 SG; Aug 26-27 Online; Sept 8 SG)
This session is geared to help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process.
Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing (Apr 27 Online; May 11 Online; May 4 SG; Aug 12 Online; Aug 19 SG; Sept 14 Online; Sept 28 Online)
This three-hour session will introduce students to supplemental writing for Canadian applications. Students will then be given time to brainstorm and engage in practice writing exercises.
Video Interview Workshop (May 18 Online; Aug 21 Online; Sept 21 Online)
This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
Study and Writing Skills
Of course, we couldn’t forget about students entering grades 8-11! Below are some of our programs to help with English, writing, and study skills:
Options English 101 (Aug 26-29 Online)
This four day workshop is designed to give students in grades 8-10 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum.
Mastering the Essay (July 16-18 Online; Aug 20-22 SG)
This three-day workshop is the perfect way to prepare for English 12 and gives students the opportunity to begin building the foundation for later success.
Writing for Self Expression Level One (July 16-17 Online)
This interactive workshop is for students in grade 9 and 10 who want to improve their creative and descriptive writing abilities.
Writing for Self Expression Level Two (July 23-25 SG; Aug 13-15 Online)
This interactive workshop is geared towards preparing students to develop the fundamentals for university application responses and essays.
Back to School Study Skills (Sept 7 – Online)
This intensive study skills session is designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures.
ACT/SAT Workshops
Planning on applying to post-secondary in The United States? Start your preparation for the ACT and SAT now with these workshops:
ACT/SAT Super Skills Saturdays (April 6 Online, April 20 Online, April 27 Online, May 25 Online)
These Saturday prep sessions are designed to deliver concentrated exam prep for the English, reading, writing, and math portions of the ACT and SAT exams. This workshop is perfect for students writing either the ACT or SAT exams who want to improve their foundational test skills during a day-long course.
ACT Mock Exams and Debriefs (May 16 Exam distribution, May 24 ACT debrief Online; Aug 12 Exam distribution, Aug 22 ACT debrief – Online)
These full-length exam sittings introduce students to the format of the exams and the debrief helps them pinpoint their strengths and areas needing improvement.
University Preparation
Experiencing your first year at university can feel exciting and liberating all at once. However, it can also come with challenges! We’ve put together the following workshops to make this new transition as smooth as possible:
How to Rock Your First Semester (July 16 Online; Aug 12 Online; Aug 20 Online)
During this session, students will explore organizational strategies and understand the resources available to post-secondary students. Students will also learn how to communicate with professors and teaching assistants, how to make use of a course outline, and how to set goals and practice effective time management
Intro to University Level Writing (July 22-25 Online; Aug 19-22 – Online)
This course prepares students bound for post-secondary for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the university level. It discusses strategies for successful research, critical thinking, and writing while giving students a chance to practice these skills and receive individualized feedback.
University Executive Functioning Workshop (Sept 14 Online)
The three-hour workshop is instructional as well as practical; students will set achievable goals and create a variety of supplementary schedules. They will also review work and recreation balance, time-management strategies, and test-taking skills.
For more information or to register for one of our workshops, please contact us at 604-922-8456 or info@optionssolutionsed.com. Happy summer!
